Bubble Childrenswear, 136 Merry Street

Motherwell, ML1 1NA

1,400 sq ft

Popular children's clothing boutique. Consistent trade and loyal customer base.

Summary

Strong brand and customer base in the local area and beyond
Established for over 40 years
Consistent turnover year on year in excess of £400,000
20% of sales from online, driven by website and Facebook
Annual rent £14,400, and rates exempt

Location

Bubbles occupies a prominent position in Motherwell town centre, serving a substantial catchment across Lanarkshire and the wider Central Belt. Excellent road and rail links support strong accessibility, while free parking to the rear of the shop provides added convenience for customers. With few specialist independent childrenswear retailers remaining in the area, Bubbles has established itself as one of the leading childrenswear stores in Lanarkshire and the West of Scotland, attracting customers from a wide geographical area.

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Mainline Stations

Motherwell

4 mins
Airbles

13 mins
Holytown

30 mins
Shieldmuir

31 mins

Underground Station

Chesham

6068 mins
Amersham

6107 mins
Chalfont and Latimer

6131 mins
Chorleywood

6162 mins

Further Information

Price £90,000

Rates Payable 100% Rates Relief Applies

Description

Bubbles is a highly regarded independent childrenswear retailer with a loyal customer base built over many years of successful trading. The business enjoys an excellent reputation for quality products, customer service and repeat trade. The business benefits from a strong brand identity and an established online presence, supported by an engaged social media following that generates both in-store and online sales.

Business Growth Opportunity

While Facebook marketing is already well developed, there remains significant scope for a hands-on owner to further grow the business through TikTok, influencer partnerships and video-led content aimed at new customer demographics. Additional opportunities exist to expand e-commerce, social selling and digital advertising, providing an excellent platform for future growth from an already market-leading position.